Unfortunately, though, the commitment to battle global warming is not, as I see it, reflected in the Army Corps of Engineers fiscal year 2022 budget request.
Dianne Feinstein
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Dianne Emiel Feinstein was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California from 1992 until her death in 2023. She was the first woman to hold this position, breaking significant barriers in a predominantly male political landscape. Throughout her tenure, Feinstein was known for her advocacy on issues such as gun control, environmental protection, and intelligence oversight, playing a pivotal role in shaping legislation in these areas.
And I would certainly welcome any help that we could get from the Federal Government by way of advice and consultation.
We have 84 dams in California that are in less than satisfactory condition, and would cause fatalities, or significant property damage if they--pardon me?
I want to just thank the Army Corps and the Bureau for their very hard work in managing what is becoming an increasingly challenging water situation in California.
I am really encouraged by this administration's commitment to address climate change and improve the Nation's infrastructure.
How quickly can you finalize the program rules and get out these funds, so we can start repairing dangerously-deficient dams in California?
I would hope that your Department of Justice would be particularly sensitive right now about anti-Asian hate crimes, because I think the increase of 150 percent has been quite dramatic.
Congress included $20 million in last year's appropriations for consent-based siting of nuclear waste.
I applaud the administration's resolve to follow California's model and act aggressively to combat climate change.
In order to repair these dams, I have worked with my colleagues to include in last year's Energy and Water Bill $12 million to provide low-interest loans to restore non-Federal dams under the Water Infrastructure, Finance and Innovation…
Last year in California, 4 million acres burned, 10,000 structures, 5,000 of them homes, burned.
The President's budget recommends no funding for these critical projects this year. My question is, why?
Well, would you be willing to let some of your people take a look at our State?
What role do you see micro grids, renewables, and distributed power in making power grids more resilient?
I have worked hard with my colleagues to develop appropriate funding under the WIIN Act to build storage projects.
I was pleased that the Administration renewed New START immediately upon taking office. We need to take a clear-eyed approach to dealing with Vladimir Putin, but reducing the nuclear danger should be a priority for cooperation between our…
I introduced a bill which is bipartisan which would require the Secretary of State to submit a report on the status of women and girls in Afghanistan.
I am pleased to introduce the ``San Francisco Bay Restoration Act.'' Thank you to Senator Padilla for cosponsoring and I am happy to be once again be working with Congresswoman Jackie Speier, who is leading the bill in the House. This…





